UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote

The claim marks the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russia’s interference in the vote to leave the EU.Published On 12 Oct 202612 Oct 2026UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said it is “clear” that Russia interfered in the country’s 2016 Brexit vote, warning French and German voters of the same threat.“I asked the question coming to Downing Street: Was there interference in the 2016 referendum from Russia? And I’ve had the clear answer that yes, there was,” Burnham said in an interview with The Rest Is Politics podcast released on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3UK Greens leader seeks rule change after party declares Zionism is racismlist 2 of 3Photos: Thousands march across Europe to demand end to Israel’s war on Gazalist 3 of 3Has Israel shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – or downgraded it?end of listBurnham’s comments mark the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged that Russia interfered in the UK’s vote to leave the European Union. Burnham did not provide evidence for or details on the claim.He said that “these things are important now to put clearly on the record, and, I believe, help voters in Germany and Fra...